When Rue returned with the groceries that afternoon, Samantha joined her in the kitchen to help prepare dinner.Adrian did not stay home for long. He headed back out to the Battle Warrior Department and was there the entire afternoon.Samantha naturally did not interfere now that she knew about Adrian’s job. Instead, she stayed home to prepare dinner and waited for him to return.The ladies prepared a scrumptious meal for that night, and when it was almost evening, Rue said, “Juno’s about to finish school, Sam. I’ll handle the rest myself. You go ahead and pick her up.”“I’ll just give Adrian a call and tell him to pick Juno. He should be on his way back anyhow.”Samantha then picked up her phone and called Adrian, asking him to pick Juno up from school.After hanging up the call, Adrian headed to Swallowston High and waited at the entrance. After waiting for just five minutes, Juno came out in her wheelchair, chatting away happily with her friends.When she saw Adrian, she said
Adaline got up and helped Juno onto the sofa. “How are you feeling? Better, I hope. Oh, wait here. I brought you a gift!”Adaline went to her room and fetched a pink miniskirt.“I bought this from a shop near my campus. I think it’s really beautiful, and you’ll be able to wear it when your legs are better. What do you think? Do you like it?”Adaline handed the skirt to Juno, who stared at it like she never wanted to let it go.“It’s beautiful! I love it!”“I’m glad to hear that. I’ll take you out shopping when your legs are all better. Let’s ask Adrian for some money so that we can buy a whole bunch of beautiful clothes,” Adaline said as she beamed.Juno looked at Adrian, realizing that this was the first time she had felt loved by so many people.Meanwhile, Samantha brought out a bowl of soup from the kitchen. “You three, time to wash your hands and eat.”The food looked so delicious that it made everyone’s tummies rumble.Adrian carried Juno to wash her hands before they all
Adaline and Juno were smiling away when Adrian mentioned wanting to buy a new house.Adaline said, “Remember to leave me a room if you do buy one. I’d like to have a bathroom attached to my room, please. Oh, Juno and I can share a room.”“No problem!” Adrian gave his little sister an “OK” gesture.Samantha asked, “Do you have the money? I know I don’t.”Adrian smiled, “I’ll take care of it.”With that, Samantha said nothing. After all, the legate surely would not be short of money. Hence, she chose not to interfere in the matter anymore.***Samantha surfed through the Internet and looked at a lot of houses that night. Since they were going to buy one, she wanted to make sure that it had a large enough space that could accommodate them.However, due to Adrian’s identity, she did not dare to choose a house that was too luxurious in case people started pointing fingers at them.By the next morning, Samantha had decided on a few houses and showed them to Adrian.They had breakfa
On top of that, Samantha would receive dirty looks and insults from the other girls because she was the prettiest among them—including Tiffany.When Samantha saw Tiffany, it was clear that she did not wish to speak to the latter as she said, “I’m sorry, Tiffany, but I have to go. There’s something I need to look into.”“What’s the rush, little widow?” Tiffany laughed out loud.At that moment, all of the BMW’s windows rolled down. Samantha realized that her ex-classmates were sitting inside.After a round of laughter, Tiffany said, “I heard that your husband’s here. Word has been going around our alumni pretty heavily. You must be in a real hurry to service him.”“Could you please show me a little more respect in the way you speak?” Samantha said.“Respect? Hahaha!” Tiffany was in stitches. “What makes you think a loser like yourself deserves my respect? You were such a high and mighty woman in the past, now look at how terrible you are. You’re no better than beggars on the street
Adrian laughed when he saw how coquettish Samantha was being.‘Looks like what they say about women is true. They really do change their minds like the wind.’Adrian smiled and asked, “Are you sure, sweetheart?”“Absolutely. I’ve never been more sure of anything.“That d*mn woman has been bullying me ever since we were in university. I got into Southrive University after I got married to you at eighteen years old and she went around telling everyone that I’m a widow.“She’s been tormenting me for far too long. It’s time I show her who I really am,” Samantha said in a furious tone.Adrian tutted before he smiled and said, “But she’s right though. Weren’t you a widow over the past few years?”“What?!”Samantha shot her husband a glare and retorted, “And whose fault would that be? If I’d known you’d be like this, I would’ve remarried. Do you have any idea how many men pursued me when I was in university? The number of rich guys was just ridiculous!“This is all your fault, and no
Tiffany’s lies were getting more and more exaggerated.Samantha had to stifle her laughter when she heard this. She then turned around and said to Adrian, “Have you known him since you were kids, dear?”Adrian shook his head. “Nope. I have no clue who he is.”“Pfft!” Tiffany started laughing as well. She covered her mouth as she said, “Does this mean you’re the legate? You really should be careful about the lies you decide to tell.”Adrian waved his hands, thinking there was no need for them to waste their energy on people like Tiffany and Kai.Meanwhile, Samantha smiled and said, “All right, I’m sure we know who the actual liar is by now. Anyway, nice seeing you. My husband and I are going to look at the houses now.”And with that, Samantha headed toward the real estate office, leaving both Tiffany and Kai dumbfounded before they quickly followed behind them.Tiffany thought that Samantha was lying and was planning to expose Samantha in front of everyone. With her arms folded,
“Huh? What?”The realtor named Lizzy was astonished. She looked at Samantha and Adrian, who were scrutinizing the houses, in astoundment.‘Who the heck are these people? With just one call, the richest man yielded his house.’Tiffany was extremely shocked as well. Her little mouth hung agape in a daze and her expression was as unpleasant as it could be. Her boyfriend, Kai, appeared embarrassed too.Samantha said, “What did you say you were going to do? Go ahead and do whatever it is you want to do.”‘It’s just a coincidence… It has to be!‘How could Samantha possibly make Donald yield to her?’Tiffany refused to believe it and said coldly, “It’s just a coincidence. I’d like to see if you can actually afford a house on Jewel Road, and the grandest one nonetheless. Don’t be bluffing when you can’t afford the price.”Samantha ignored Tiffany once again.Adrian stood up and passed a card to Lizzy the salesgirl. “We’ll make full payment. Swipe this card. It doesn’t have a pin. I ju
They sat in awkward silence for a long time before Tiffany asked Kai, “Tell me. How could Samantha possibly afford One Jewel Road huh? That’s a villa that is worth millions of dollars!”“I don’t know. I can’t figure it out either...” Kai shook his head.“Dear, do you think that the salesgirl is just playing along with her to put on an act?” Tiffany asked after a spark of realization.“Put on an act?”Tiffany nodded. “Look. I heard that Samantha was disowned by her grandmother so how can she afford such a luxurious villa? Is it possible that the salesgirl is Samantha’s friend and she sent the salesgirl a text, telling her to put on an act?”Kai thought about it and was instantly enlightened. He slapped his thigh and said in a fury, “F*ck. We gave Samantha the opportunity to feel like she’s some hot sh*t when we should’ve exposed her in public. That must be the case. Did you notice how the salesgirl was winking at Adrian from time to time? It’s obvious that they already contacted ea
The Daemon Emperor was startled."What is happening? This power..."Formless energy was surging forward, pressuring his nerves and senses.Below, Andy and the others trembled uncontrollably."Who is it?" Finnian stared into the crimson mist.Even Andy was horrified, his gaze locked on the unfolding scene in disbelief, and asked, "What is this? What exactly is happening?" At this moment, Adrian abruptly opened his eyes.Apparently, the Daemon Emperor had once conspired with Adrian's subordinates to ambush him.However, Adrian had managed to annihilate the traitors and sealed this Daemon Emperor. Now, fate had brought them together again."If I killed you once, I can kill you again." Adrian stood tall, his white robes fluttering in the air.The Daemon Emperor was stunned into silence."This is impossible! You're not that mortal boy!""Is that so? In this life, your end has come, and so has the era of the daemons." Adrian's voice was calm yet resolute. He stretched out his han
Adrian's face hardened at the words. He despised threats above all else. While he understood what the mysterious entity desired, he couldn't yet fully comprehend its implications or find a way to counter it. His only choice was to focus on growing stronger.Within the hot spring, waves of raw, terrifying power surged and crashed violently against Adrian's body.The force, though beneficial, was brutal and overwhelming. Adrian's body struggled to endure, cracking as though it were disintegrating."Arghhh!"A heart-wrenching scream echoed as Adrian's flesh was torn apart and his aura gradually dimmed."Ahhh!"His agonized cries echoed once more. He could no longer withstand the pain.In the distance, a towering figure appeared and sneered. "What's this? Can't take it anymore? Pathetic. Humans are truly the epitome of stupidity."Suddenly, Adrian erupted with an explosive surge of energy, and in that instant, he broke through to the pinnacle of the Void Stage."Hmm? He actually b
At that moment, the crowd was speechless.Adrian had ascended as if it were the easiest thing in the world.Faced with such a sight, no one could say much beyond admiration. Even if the Holy Son claimed Adrian had cheated, many secretly wished they could cheat the same way.Lacking Adrian's means, all they could do was envy him.Finnian chuckled. "Haha! You really caught us all by surprise, kid. Still, I'll count this as you repaying me a favor."For Finnian, the outcome couldn't have been better. With a broad smile, he seemed to have achieved his desired result. Adrian's successful climb was all that mattered to him.Once Adrian had vanished, the focus shifted to the rest of the group and their trials.When Adrian opened his eyes again, his entire body ached, but an oddly comforting sensation flowed through him. Surveying his surroundings, he realized he was now in a pond."Where am I?" he asked.Though uncertain about the place, Adrian knew he had cleared the trial and arriv
The onlookers stared in bewilderment, their faces etched with confusion as they struggled to grasp the unfolding events.Meanwhile, Adrian seethed with barely contained rage. This wasn't his first encounter with such torment. Every few steps he ascended, another trial awaited.To Adrian, the relentless punishments felt suffocating. Yet he pressed on—this was the final stretch of the climb. "Adrian, hang in there!" Andy shouted, urging him to conquer the last step. To Andy, reaching that final step symbolized Adrian's growth. He had witnessed Adrian's remarkable resilience countless times and held unwavering faith in his potential. In Andy's eyes, Adrian was destined for greatness. Adrian's expression turned cold as he locked his gaze on the steps ahead. Determination flickered in his eyes. "If reaching the top guarantees a reward, it doesn't have to be me up there. As long as someone makes it, that's enough." With that, he shifted his focus to the void above and formed
Adrian felt as if every nerve in his body was beyond his control. A deep sense of grievance filled his heart as the divine thunder from the void relentlessly crashed down.Rage surged within him, but under the onslaught of endless forces, he felt weak and constrained.Still, he had no choice but to press forward. He knew victory was within reach if he could endure a little longer—giving up now would mean death.If he fell, the shame and humiliation would crush him.Below, the Holy Son and others waited, eager to see him fail and mock him. This left Adrian no option but to push forward, striving toward the void above and his ultimate goal.The violent forces continued to bombard him from the sky.With every step, the thunder's impact intensified tenfold. His soul, already battered from a fierce battle with a horde of beasts, now felt as though it was dragging his exhausted body forward.Anyone else would likely have succumbed to despair. After all, under such immense pressure, ev
The oppressive forces descending from the void seemed determined to halt Adrian’s ascent up the staircase.Yet he refused to yield. To him, these overwhelming challenges were merely obstacles to conquer.He pressed forward with relentless determination.Thunderbolts continued to rain down, but the ominous red light from before did not return—a relief, as he never wished to endure its crushing weight again.The memory of that light still haunted him, leaving a lingering sense of helplessness. Its suffocating pressure had drained his strength, reducing him to a gasping, powerless state.Despite the toll on his body and mind, Adrian remained singularly focused on reaching the final step. His burning desire for greater power drove him forward, unwavering and resolute.Step by step, he ascended, reaching the 95th step in what felt like an instant.Only five steps remained. His gaze locked onto the summit, and a wild glint lit his eyes. A daring idea sparked within him, consuming his
Adrian pondered his situation, his cold gaze reflecting simmering frustration. Yet deep down, he recognized that whoever had designed the staircase was far from ordinary.Creating such a formidable trial required unimaginable power.Even a pinnacle Void Stage expert—or perhaps someone of the Multiply Stage—might bow in reverence before the ladder's creator."He won't last much longer. The divine lightning in this void is utterly destructive. In moments, he'll be reduced to ashes," sneered the Holy Son, his sharp eyes gleaming with malice.To the Holy Son, Adrian's demise was inevitable. Adrian had dared to offend him, and he was certain such audacity could only lead to death.Adrian caught the Holy Son's words and cast him a frosty glare. His intent to kill was unmistakable, though now wasn't the time.The staircase was no place for personal vendettas—eliminating him here would require careful planning.He also knew the Holy Son carried seals of immense power. A reckless move co
Finnian's sharp gaze reflected a hint of admiration. "Kid, you owe me a big favor this time. You'd better treasure this opportunity."Adrian remained silent, unsure how to respond. His cold eyes revealed no emotion, though he fully grasped the challenges ahead.Fear was a luxury he couldn't afford—he'd come too far to back down now.Suddenly, a streak of red light surged from the void, hurtling toward Adrian with terrifying speed. His eyes widened in shock as the crimson beam struck him, slamming him against the staircase.Caught off guard, Adrian collapsed, sprawled helplessly on the steps.The crowd below watched in astonishment. No one had expected his seemingly indestructible body to be overwhelmed so easily.The Holy Son sneered. "Haha! It seems he's triggered some kind of taboo. Let's see how arrogant he is now!"His voice dripped with schadenfreude, his eyes gleaming with malicious satisfaction as he relished Adrian's struggle.Despite the crushing force, Adrian refused
"What exactly is up there pulling me so strongly?" Adrian's expression hardened as he pondered the mysterious force drawing him upward.A surge of violent energy erupted across the sky, crashing down like a raging storm.Adrian advanced cautiously, each step deliberate and precise.Gone were the reckless strides of before—now he moved with steely determination, fully aware of the lurking dangers.He'd learned that the void's formidable forces seemed to target him directly, compelling him to proceed step by step. Any attempt to bypass its unseen barriers would provoke a devastating strike."Ridiculous," Adrian muttered. "If I've chosen to climb, nothing will stop me."The void's relentless power intensified.Bolts of thunder hammered down mercilessly, battering Adrian's body. Yet fear never crossed his mind.What was there to be afraid of?To him, the divine thunder wasn't an obstacle—it was a crucible, a tool to temper his body and strengthen his resolve.Despite the storm, A